Paylio vs Chargebee
Looking for a Chargebee alternative without enterprise pricing? Here's how Paylio compares.
Feature
Paylio
Chargebee
Free tier
Up to 100 subs
$100K revenue cap
Pricing
From $19/mo flat
From $249/mo
Setup complexity
5 minutes
Days/weeks
Target audience
Indie developers
Enterprise
Built-in entitlements
Yes
Add-on
Advanced analytics
Included
Higher tiers
Revenue recognition
Basic
Advanced (ASC 606)
Dunning management
Basic
Advanced
When to Choose Paylio
Choose Paylio if:
- You're a startup or indie developer
- You want simple, flat pricing without enterprise costs
- You need to ship quickly (5-minute integration)
- You want entitlements included without extra fees
Choose Chargebee if:
- You need advanced revenue recognition (ASC 606)
- You require enterprise-grade dunning
- You have complex billing scenarios